Trump lost. A divided America must move forward and reject Trumpism.

America is dazed and exhausted. 

After four long years filled with lies, cruelty, and tragedy, Americans exerted their will, removing President Trump from office and electing Joe Biden. 

For many, the victory is bittersweet. Liberals anticipated a blue wave across the nation that never materialized. Moderates and conservatives who opposed Trump yearned for an outcome that would force a reckoning within the Republican Party. His unexpectedly strong performance only encouraged GOP leaders.

Now we're left with the painful work of trying to understand this moment. That should begin with a clear-eyed look at the rise of white nationalism, the vast reach of online disinformation, and the popularity of QAnon. Liberals and conservatives tempted to write each other off simply cannot ignore the threat posed to democracy by these forces. None of them will disappear when Trump leaves office. They've already done lasting damage to public trust and will inflict even greater harm if left unchecked. One way to deter them is through an alliance of diverse Americans who reject these ideas in unison and work together to achieve common political goals. Read more...

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